Web3 gaming firm Zentry, formerly known as GuildFi, is set to launch Ragnarok Landverse, a web3 version of the legendary MMORPG, on the Ronin blockchain in the first quarter of 2025.
What’s the significance: The upcoming launch offers web3 gamers the opportunity to experience Ragnarok’s classic gameplay enhanced with blockchain features like NFTs and digital ownership.
Key Details: The upcoming game launch is in partnership with Sky Mavis, the developer of the popular game Axie Infinity and gaming chain giant Ronin Network.
- According to Zentry, flagship studio, Maxion, has an active partnership with Gravity, the publisher of Ragnarok, to create the web3 version of the iconic game.
- The Gameplay: Ragnarok Landverse will retain the nostalgic gameplay of Ragnarok Online but has additional web3 features, introducing NFTs for in-game items, Guild-versus-Guild mechanics, and a crypto economy.
“Our partnership with Sky Mavis goes beyond launching Ragnarok Landverse on Ronin. Together, we’re paving the way for future Biggest gaming IPs to transition into Web3. By focusing on engaging gameplay, global accessibility, and blockchain-powered asset ownership—without relying on incentives like tokens—Ragnarok Landverse demonstrates that Web3 gaming success is possible through quality alone. We are fully committed to making our vision of onboarding 50 million global users to Web3 gaming a reality.”
Jarindr Thitadilaka, Founder and chief Executive Officer, Zentry
The Numbers: The classic Ragnarok game has over 100 million players globally and $2 billion in lifetime revenue over two decades.
- Meanwhile, the soft launch of Ragnarok Landverse attracted 400,000 players and generated $15 million from NFT and in-game item sales.
“Having been a Ragnarok player myself, I understand the deep nostalgia and connection this game evokes in its global community. Zentry’s Ragnarok Landverse—with its massive player base and $15 million in NFT sales—proves that Web3 gaming is about creating experiences that players truly love, enabling players to earn and collect. With Ronin’s proven track record of powering Web3 hits and our mission to bring economic freedom to everyone, starting with gamers, we’re thrilled to help expand Ragnarok Landverse to an even larger, more engaged audience.”
Trung Nguyen, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sky Mavis
What’s Next? Leveraging Ronin’s ecosystem, Zentry aims to onboard millions of players globally into the web3 gaming ecosystem.
Zoom Out: This is not the first time that Prontera is about to have a blockchain integration:
- The web2 game Ragnarok: Monster World was announced to launch on Ronin in the 3rd quarter of 2024.
- In November, Delabs Games announced that it will bring the Ragnarok IP to the Telegram Mini-Apps Ecosystem.
- In 2022, The Sandbox also collaborated with Gravity to introduce the game into the metaverse.
Worth reading: In May, Zentry launched its Superlayer with an aim to unify web3 and web2 gaming platforms, with the integration of loyalty programs, player identities, and cross-platform activities to establish a unified Play Economy.
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